LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A rip-off alert has been issued in neighboring Mohave County, Arizona, the place somebody is victimizing individuals who need to get a member of the family out of jail.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace (MCSO) stated Wednesday on social media that victims have misplaced from $800 to $1,700 in scams that declare to get an inmate launched with an ankle monitor and curfew whereas promising to additionally present rehab, housing and employment. The scammers then ask for a refundable deposit and a month-to-month ankle monitoring price.
The Mohave County Jail in Kingman at the moment has greater than 350 folks in custody,
The scammers learn about present packages that legitimately assist inmates to trick members of the family into giving them cash. They’ve even used the identify “Captain Don Bischoff,” who lately retired and now works for the Mohave County Legal professional’s Workplace (MCAO).
“Don Bischoff is a Diversion Specialist with the MCAO and will never call and solicit payment over the phone,” in response to MCSO officers.
MCSO stated there are present packages that assist inmates return to the group, however emphasised, “These are not pay-to-play programs.” Any charges could be paid by the courtroom.
For extra details about respectable packages that assist inmates, contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace at (928)753-0753.
In the event you imagine you’ve been a sufferer of this rip-off, contact the Mohave County Legal professional’s Workplace at (928)753-0719.
